Retreat Testimonials
What our guests are saying this year
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Inge
I booked my retreat last year in November, as I desperately needed some “me-time” after going through a rough time on an emotional level. Things got steadily worse this year so the retreat couldn’t have come at a better time.Having grasped the whole juice phenomenon about 3 years ago when I first discovered Jason’s books (whilst reading Katie Price’s biography), I knew exactly what I was in for when I booked onto the retreat. I knew we were going to live on fresh fruit and vegetable juices only for the entire week. I knew that it would be hard, but also that I wasn’t being hard done by, as it is exactly what a person’s body needs every now and again. And even though my mind thought I was going on a hunger strike, my body would actually be completely fed.
Now after being back for almost a week I must say, it’s the best thing I have ever done for myself. I feel emotionally healed and strong again and I know that I can face any hard decisions that might come my way this year. I also feel so much more alive and healthy. It has also revitalised my obsession with juicing and I’ve been having 2-3 juices every day, with salads/soups in the evening.
And of course I did want to lose weight. I started eating more healthily in February of this year hoping to at least lose some weight before I got to the retreat in order to really maximise the experience for my body. And I did it! I lost 3kg by just watching what I ate every day and getting to the gym when I could. I weighed 59.2kg when I went to Turkey, and had a body fat percentage of 29%.
I weighed myself one day after coming back from Turkey and only lost 4lbs BUT an astonishing 6% body fat. I was a bit disappointed with the pound loss as I could see a drastic change to my body but somehow the scales weren’t speaking the same language. Then I suddenly remembered Kate saying that the weight would continue to come off over the next few days and she was right! I weighed myself again this morning and I have now lost a total of 5.29lbs. (Total of 11lbs since February).
I’m still keeping up with the exercising too as I keep hearing Sally’s voice in my head: “Get over yourself Inge!”.
To some people this result might seem quite small but to me it makes a massive difference. People don’t ever understand why I want to lose weight when they look at the size of my frame. People don’t understand the concept of being a “skinny-fat” person. Well, I no longer feel or look like a “skinny-fat” person. I have rock hard abs and legs and I now look like a “skinny-skinny” person. My body fat % is now at 23%. I would like to get it below 20% but will do this one juice at a time.
My husband is now also hooked on the juices and he has started making a few himself. He is scheduled to have an operation on his sinuses soon but I have convinced him to postpone this so that we can try and medicate him with Kate’s ginger shots. I have been feeding him that every day, sometimes twice. He even said to me this morning that he is already starting to feel better!! The unbelievable power of nature’s forces! Thanks for the advice Kate!
I really had the most amazing time in Turkey and it was such a blessing to meet the team. You couldn’t have come into my life at a better time! Especially Sally… Sally is one of those rare persons that will touch your soul without really even trying to. She will make you connect with your inner being which will enable you to do your very best every day. Sally you are amazing! I love you loads and I already miss you!!!
Kate, thank you so much for all the talks and bits of information you fed us every day. Also thank you so much for your genuine care and the compassion you showed to all of us at the retreat and having a big smile on your face every day. I felt tired some days, but then realised you do it every day for weeks and sometimes months on end and you are always smiling. You really are an inspiration to me!
Steve, your yoga sessions were amazing. I will keep up with it and will hopefully send you a picture soon of me upside down on my head, making gorilla noises J
Sergey, without your fabulous hands, I mean massages, I wouldn’t have made it through the week. I would recommend everyone have a massage at least once. If it wasn’t for those sessions, I might not have been able to attend almost every training session. It really helps to loosen the muscles and knots after all the gruelling training.
I will miss you all dearly (I already do) but will hopefully be back next year (Portugal / Turkey) and will bring my husband along.
Lots of Juiced Love!
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Gemma
Dear Amy, Khym and Steve,
Thank you all so much for your individual input in making such an enjoyable week for us in Turkey last week.
It was my first ever Juicy retreat (in fact my first ever retreat at all) so I was a bit nervous before I went as I wasn't quite sure what to expect - I thought it would be a week of feeling starving and dodging work-outs - how wrong I was! I had nothing to worry about as you were all so welcoming and kind. And what a beautiful location to be in! All the fresh mountain air, amazing sunsets and blue skies made it all even more of a pleasure...
Having had a stressful few months in London I was looking forward to recharging my batteries and losing some weight. I lost 7lbs which I am very happy about :) and I am also much more toned and have loads of energy after all the various exercises on offer throughout our stay. I didn't think I would do half as much as I did but the classes and activities were always fun (even if PAINFUL....the dreaded TERRORband!!) and the yoga sessions with Steve were funny and inspiring and hard work all at the same time!
I am fully motivated to carry on now I am back home and will be spreading the juicy word!
Thank you again for making the much needed break so fulfilling for me. I have come away feeling a refreshed, thinner, calmer and happier person.
I hope you have a wonderful rest of the season and hope to see you all again next year! Gemma x
Marina
Hi Nina
Just wanted to say a big thank you to you & the juicy team for my week away last week in Turkey. Not only did I have a great time, lose 7lbs & come back feeling fitter, but I definitely feel it’s marked a start in my change of lifestyle!
Thanks so much,
Warm regards
Marina
Warm regards
Marina
Bindya
Hi Nina,
Hope you are well. Just wanted to say thank yoooooo for organising everything, I had a wonderful time in the tent for two weeks! I never imagined myself saying that, being a creature of comforts who needs hair straighteners and hot showers! It was fab and although I wasn’t there for weight loss, I managed to clear my head of all the mental baggage I was carrying around. I cannot wait to check out Portugal.
xx
Hope you are well. Just wanted to say thank yoooooo for organising everything, I had a wonderful time in the tent for two weeks! I never imagined myself saying that, being a creature of comforts who needs hair straighteners and hot showers! It was fab and although I wasn’t there for weight loss, I managed to clear my head of all the mental baggage I was carrying around. I cannot wait to check out Portugal.
xx
Julie
Hi Nina,
Myself the girls and Kevin, once again had such a lovely time on the
juicy mountain. As you know I celebrated a big birthday while there. The
girls made me a very juicy birthday cake..!!!! and l really enjoyed my
day, and it made it very special by being with my family on your lovely retreat.
And thanks to juicing, everyone thought I was celebrating my 40th but
then saw my daughters and did the sums..!!!! But I do have to say Im
fitter and slimmer then when in my 20s. Wish I had found juicing then,
this is why I bought my daughters, so they could. Really enjoyed my extra
week with Kate and Jason, very very motivating and inspiring. Also thank
you too you for arranging everything .
Could you send me the availability for September, was thinking 14th
September. Is the room goldee available then ?
Thank you once again Julie
Sarah
Dear all
Thanks to you all. It was just as good second time round, in fact better for me cos no rain! I had not been on a sunbed before?!
I lost 8lb amazing I have not been this weight since I was 25! Love it. I know for me its down to Khyme and her brilliant classes as she worked us so hard and that burnt off the fat. She made it such fun too so 'THANKS KHYME'
Back at my desk now in boots and a fur gillet......its bally freezing here. Zumba tonight and cycling 20 miles to work tomorrow feeling fit and raring to keep going...
Love to you all
See you again I hope one day.....
Lots of love
Sarah xxx
I lost 8lb amazing I have not been this weight since I was 25! Love it. I know for me its down to Khyme and her brilliant classes as she worked us so hard and that burnt off the fat. She made it such fun too so 'THANKS KHYME'
Back at my desk now in boots and a fur gillet......its bally freezing here. Zumba tonight and cycling 20 miles to work tomorrow feeling fit and raring to keep going...
Love to you all
See you again I hope one day.....
Lots of love
Sarah xxx
Melissa & Warren
Dear Nina
Warren and I had a great time, it did us both the world of good. In fact, Warren has not smoked since and I have not drank alcohol or caffeine. It has certainly changed our life for the better. Jason and his team are experts at what they do and I know for sure they are having a positive effect on each and everyone that has the same fortune as us to be able to spend time with them.
We are helping juice the world as we are telling everyone we know and even those we don't about the positive effects of juicing and exercise.
I look forward to seeing Portugal - all our very best for that project.
Elaine
I just want to let you know how much I enjoyed the retreat! Having NEVER juiced in my life before, I was a bit dubious about the whole thing and was convinced I was going to be hungry and miserable all week (so much so, that I took a supply of biscuits and people on the plane were giving me food as I convinced them I was going to die of starvation too.........)! However ....... I was not hungry once; I didn't touch my stash of goodies and in fact was not even tempted! (I left them in a huge pile in my room when we left)!!
I went out on the Saturday morning and bought a juicer and blender and have been juicing every day! I have made some strange concoctions but I am slowly getting the hang of it and even better - I AM LOVING IT! (I should probably stick to the recipes in Jason's books; but hey ho...)!
The retreat itself was amazing - what a beautiful place! I am now getting back into yoga and am looking for a class locally (no luck yet) but I can still hear Steve's voice in my ear - inhale/exhale/shall we? etc etc Actually, when I went to his first class it sounded as though he was saying "in hell" and not inhale - which just SO wasn't true!!!! (It was of course his wonderful Scottish accent)! Gary was a real sweetie too and what a lovely, helpful person Becky is! Incidentally, can you let her know that I did the 'ring' test on my granddaughter who is known to be having a boy, and the ring immediately went from side to side!!!
The other 'girls' on the retreat were all lovely too and I had plenty of time to reflect on my life and I have come home with an 'acceptance' of myself which is even better! I have decided, actually, I'm OK!!
I could go on and on, but I won't! Suffice to say it was FAB U LOUS! We have already spoken about going back next year but meantime I will carry on juicing and attempting to get my friends/family into it! As I say my granddaughter is due to have a baby in September and I have already told her that when I get to look after him he will be introduced to juicing! Last week I made her a 'sherbet lemon' and she has already ordered another one for this week - so who knows, maybe she will be a convert! Blah, blah, blah - I just get so excited when I talk about it I could go on forever! Anyway, I really do think the whole experience has changed my life and instead of saying "I hope I can keep it up" - I say "I AM going to keep it up" and I wish Jason all the best in 'juicing the world' - I am doing my bit for him here in Gravesend!!!! I certainly feel more positive about everything in general!
Oh yes, the girls who work at the retreat were very, very good and Ramazan's organic honey/figs/nuts etc are to die for (not literally of course)! Also, thank you for all the info you have sent through and keeping us so well informed etc. What a team! Regards and best wishes, Elaine
I could go on and on, but I won't! Suffice to say it was FAB U LOUS! We have already spoken about going back next year but meantime I will carry on juicing and attempting to get my friends/family into it! As I say my granddaughter is due to have a baby in September and I have already told her that when I get to look after him he will be introduced to juicing! Last week I made her a 'sherbet lemon' and she has already ordered another one for this week - so who knows, maybe she will be a convert! Blah, blah, blah - I just get so excited when I talk about it I could go on forever! Anyway, I really do think the whole experience has changed my life and instead of saying "I hope I can keep it up" - I say "I AM going to keep it up" and I wish Jason all the best in 'juicing the world' - I am doing my bit for him here in Gravesend!!!! I certainly feel more positive about everything in general!
Oh yes, the girls who work at the retreat were very, very good and Ramazan's organic honey/figs/nuts etc are to die for (not literally of course)! Also, thank you for all the info you have sent through and keeping us so well informed etc. What a team! Regards and best wishes, Elaine
Maggie
Hi Nina
I wonder if you would kindly send my thanks to Jason and Kate for an inspirational week with particular thanks to Kate for locating my suitcase on the day of departure which with another case was found to be
missing on arrival at the airport! Special thanks to Mehmet who raced to the airport with said cases, what a lovely man! Also my best wishes to Sergey who has fixed a long time neck injury and to reassure him that I
am on a fitness campaign as a result of his advice. Thanks to you to Nina, for managing so successfully to arrange for us all to arrive safely. Wishing you all, love, all that you hope for. Love Maggie
I wonder if you would kindly send my thanks to Jason and Kate for an inspirational week with particular thanks to Kate for locating my suitcase on the day of departure which with another case was found to be
missing on arrival at the airport! Special thanks to Mehmet who raced to the airport with said cases, what a lovely man! Also my best wishes to Sergey who has fixed a long time neck injury and to reassure him that I
am on a fitness campaign as a result of his advice. Thanks to you to Nina, for managing so successfully to arrange for us all to arrive safely. Wishing you all, love, all that you hope for. Love Maggie
Sarah
Dear Kate, Sally, Steve and Nina,
I'm sorry it has taken so long to write to you but I just cant seem to find the right words to properly explain how the retreat and all of you have quite literally saved my life!
I know its an all too familiar story, but after the birth of my two daughters I left a well paid, prestigious career and the confident woman I once was behind me to became a stay at home mum and wife.
I have since spent the most part of the last decade suffering from acute depression and was entirely certain that I was powerless to change that.
I found myself resentful of my husband and even my girls and often thought that dying was a far less cruel punishment than the mundane day to day chore that had become my life. I began to withdraw and disengage from all those around me until finally, I would spend at least 16hours per day lying in bed, crying and refusing to make human contact.
Although they've never told me so, I imagine I was an absolute nightmare to be around and every day that I was 'unwell', I made my children and husband suffer right along with me!
Admittedly, it was my husband and mother who suggested that I look into the JM Retreat and I was only too happy to be away from my life and all those in it for the 14 days that we booked me in for. I expected nothing significant to happen but was hopeful that I would lose some of the 25kg that I had gained in weight since 'my prime'.
The first few days at the retreat were no different than being at home, except I had to wear a mask and disguise my depression from fear of being truelly seen by the staff and especially the other guests.. It was strange to find myself sharing such a strong bond with a group of strangers in such a condenced time but their individual stories and issues helped me to work through my own so that by day 4, it felt like I was 'in recovery' from my dis-ease!
On day 5, I woke up feeling...HAPPY??!! Something I can honestly say I hadnt felt in the longest time!
In the days that followed, the physical trials, evolving friendships and the information over-load changed my mind-set completely! I was no longer looking at the person I USED TO BE but was instead looking to the person I wanted to become!
The weight-loss was no longer an issue of contension.. My health-gain was!
I suddenlt realised that I had wasted SO MUCH time looking at the ground under my feet that I hadnt noticed the beautiful meadows that had surrounded me all along!
There was nothing 'wrong' with my life! The problem was in the way I viewed myself in the greater scheme of things!
I'd de-valued myself and I wasnt going to allow that to continue for a second longer!
Taking a cue from one of the very informative DVDs, I have decided to "..love myself unconditionally, right now!" and I do not intend to ever stop!
Since my return home, we have continued to juice daily and I go to the gym everyday for 2-3 hours! Sally will be pleased to hear that Ive kept up the Body Pump and Circuit classes! I'm also doing yoga 3times a week and body combat twice weekly!
But more importantly, Im back to enjoying my family and they can now enjoy me!
Not that it matters, but I lost 8kg in the 14days I was in Turkey.. Thats a little over a stone in weight! However, the biggest change, everyone will tell you, is my permanent smile and confidence!
Im so grateful and will be seeing you all again soon.
All my love, hugs and kisses
Sarah
PS:
Sally, I feel so honoured to have had your support and guidance during my time at the retreat! You have inspired me beyond words and I still hear you telling me that I can do anything and not to give up!
Adele has become my new anthem and since meeting you I find myself running towards challenges that I'd have otherwise turned away from!
You're a very special lady and you made each of us feel like we were your most important objective - not an easy task when theres 20 people in the same room!
I wish you every happiness and success with all your future endeavours! You are so deserving of all the finest things that life has to offer! Cant wait to see you in your heels! Love you lots!
Steve, you are pure sunshine! Its wonderful to meet someone who doesnt fit the mould and has no desire to do so! Your sweet demeaner and spirituality was a breath of fresh air and I thank you for allowing me to share this experience with you.
Again, I hope that your every wish is granted and that you, Luke and your new girlfriend find every happiness!
Winson, I thank you for looking after me and making me feel so much a part of the family!
You're my hero and I want to be just like you when I grow up! Big kisses!
Last, but certainly not least, Kate - I dont think you truelly appreciate the effect you have on people! You may be running a business, but it's the business of saving lives!
Without you to call on, Im not sure how much longer I would have held on for before doing something stupid and reckless! You've given me back my health, my happiness and given my family back their wife and mother! I can never repay you for this wonderful deed - but I hope that you know that you and the juicy team very much own a piece of my heart forever and a day!
Bless you and all those whos lives are touched by you!
Tania
Dear Nina and Juicy Team,
Thank you for the most amazing holiday EVER!
I gained strength, fitness, happiness and a tan whilst staying with you in Turkey. I feel set up and ready to face the year, having now shed what I call "my winter coat" - 7 pounds. I'm planning to come again later in the year - ideally I'd love to come once every 6 months!
Although this was my third holiday (and fourth week) in Turkey with Juice Master, this was The Best One. This is for several reasons:
1 - I thoroughly enjoyed Steve's approach and teaching of yoga. I found his classes refreshing and fun.
2 - I found the addition of an extra fitness instructor to be highly valuable. Sally's character, classes and motivation were fantastic.
3 - Staying in a tent was an amazing opportunity to connect with nature and to have a rest from modern technology.
4 - Sergii, the massage therapist, was highly trained, professional and gave an excellent range of massages - all wonderful.
Thanks and best regards,
Tania
Mary
Hi Nina
Back from a fabulous week in Turkey, I had intended to write a testimonial in the book but left with out doing so. So I just wanted to say to all of the Juicy Team - THANK YOU what a fantastic week I had.
It was my second time at the retreat and it was just as good as the first (which was amazing). Becky ran the week superbly and really approachable and interested in everyone. I loved the yoga with Steve, it was challenging, educational and loads of fun - he is a delight!! The fitness stuff isn’t really my thing but Gary even got me doing some boxercise and press-ups, and his enthusiasm was infectious.
I didn’t lose much weight (I didn’t really need to, or go for that) but I put on 2% of muscle and lost an inch round my waist and an inch round my hips, so am really delighted with that.
As ever of course the juices were yummy and although I didn’t go with any major ailments I was feeling tired, sluggish and uninspired. I have come home feeling renewed, fit, healthy and ready for anything.
Am hoping to go back in September! So please let me have the dates when you have them.
THANK YOU to you for your great organization.
Juice Master is FAB!!!
Best wishes
Fiona
Nina
Hope you are well
Having just returned from yet another fantastic week in Turkey. Becky, Steve and young Gary were all fantastic and this time I lost 10 lbs and am once again buzzing about the week as it so so lovely. My husband has now been convinced and wants to come along to a week with me later in the year. So I need to strike whilst the iron's
hot so that he does not change his mind!. His is a type 2 diabetic who regulates through diet but if I could get him off chocolate and carbohydrates juts for a week he will see how that would have an impact and then he would be so much better!)
Taiwo
My sis and I definitely had a great time on the juicy mountains in Turkey! It really was an experience of a lifetime. I definitely have a smaller waist now; it seems to be the most obvious change I brought back with me from Turkey! Everyone has not stopped talking about it. :-). Thanks a lot for everything and the healthy tips. I have had to go back to work immediately and with a lot on my desk to clear, I have not really engaged in a lot of physical exercises but will get back on track pretty soon.
Sam
Anyway I just wanted to say I had an absolutely fantastic time at the detox retreat and feel wonderful. The yoga instructor Steve, was not only brilliant but very entertaining. Gary the fitness instructor was equally fun and very informative whilst providing a good variety of different workouts. Beccy was always very dynamic and led us out on some very beautiful but challenging walks.
I never imagined doing a detox whilst getting put through my paces would be so enjoyable.
I have a long wait in Istanbul for my flight but despite wondering past all the goodies I have not even felt tempted which is amazing considering what a sweet tooth I used to have.
Many thanks
Sam Lawson
Marie
You should be so proud of your juicy team. Returned home last night after an amazing 7 day retreat in Turkey. Kate's energy is simply infectious and her passion for juicing so inspiring.
Sally - was the best motivator I've ever experienced and such fun with it and
Steve - he reawakened my love of yoga and inspired me to make time in my life for it.
I woke up this morning at 6 full of va va voom. Quick sun salutation sequence later (sans sun) and a turbo express smoothie before heading out on a 55 mile cycle on nothing but juice. Oh and did I mention I lost 7.2 lbs!!! Juice is the word is the word is the word!!!!!!!!!!
Yve
I'm sorry it has taken so long to write to you but I just cant seem to find the right words to properly explain how the retreat and all of you have quite literally saved my life! I know its an all too familiar story, but after the birth of my two daughters I left a well paid, prestigious career and the confident woman I once was behind me to became a stay at home mum and wife. I have since spent the most part of the last decade suffering from acute depression and was entirely certain that I was powerless to change that. I found myself resentful of my husband and even my girls and often thought that dying was a far less cruel punishment than the mundane day to day chore that had become my life. I began to withdraw and disengage from all those around me until finally, I would spend at least 16hours per day lying in bed, crying and refusing to make human contact. Although they've never told me so, I imagine I was an absolute nightmare to be around and every day that I was 'unwell', I made my children and husband suffer right along with me! Admittedly, it was my husband and mother who suggested that I look into the JM Retreat and I was only too happy to be away from my life and all those in it for the 14 days that we booked me in for. I expected nothing significant to happen but was hopeful that I would lose some of the 25kg that I had gained in weight since 'my prime'. The first few days at the retreat were no different than being at home, except I had to wear a mask and disguise my depression from fear of being truly seen by the staff and especially the other guests. It was strange to find myself sharing such a strong bond with a group of strangers in such a condensed time but their individual stories and issues helped me to work through my own so that by day 4, it felt like I was 'in recovery' from my dis-ease! On day 5, I woke up feeling...HAPPY??!! Something I can honestly say I hadn’t felt in the longest time! In the days that followed, the physical trials, evolving friendships and the information over-load changed my mind-set completely! I was no longer looking at the person I USED TO BE but was instead looking to the person I wanted to become! The weight-loss was no longer an issue of contention. My health-gain was! I suddenly realised that I had wasted SO MUCH time looking at the ground under my feet that I hadn’t noticed the beautiful meadows that had surrounded me all along! There was nothing 'wrong' with my life! The problem was in the way I viewed myself in the greater scheme of things! I'd de-valued myself and I wasn’t going to allow that to continue for a second longer! Taking a cue from one of the very informative DVDs, I have decided to "….love myself unconditionally, right now!" and I do not intend to ever stop! Since my return home, we have continued to juice daily and I go to the gym everyday for 2-3 hours! Sally will be pleased to hear that I’ve kept up the Body Pump and Circuit classes! I'm also doing yoga 3times a week and body combat twice weekly!But more importantly, I’m back to enjoying my family and they can now enjoy me! Not that it matters, but I lost 8kg in the 14days I was in Turkey.. That’s a little over a stone in weight! However, the biggest change, everyone will tell you, is my permanent smile and confidence! Im so grateful and will be seeing you all again soon. All my love, hugs and kisses.
Lucy
So, the 'juicy' way has taken over. I'm in my first week of 'turbo charge your life in 14 days' and have roped 2 friends in too. My parents are also on juice after coming for the weekend and having juice instead of toast) and I've just sent them the film ' food matters'. Have downloaded all the music and on my rebounder as much as I can be. I feel great, so thank you. My only complaint is the amount of washing up I do every day, does the Juice Master have a special hand cream? Hope you are having a nice break. Love Lucy xAlison
Dear Nina, Thanks for the message - I have been swamped with work since getting back and have barely had a moment - I have (don't worry) come back revitalised and inspired so that tackling the mountain is within my grasp.
Many, many thanks to Jason, Kate and the team - it was a wonderful experience and I will keep in touch and am endeavouring to stay on top of the healthy measures,including rebounding. The professionalism mixed with warmth was just perfect and I have told all of my friends! Lots of love to all. Alison
Many, many thanks to Jason, Kate and the team - it was a wonderful experience and I will keep in touch and am endeavouring to stay on top of the healthy measures,including rebounding. The professionalism mixed with warmth was just perfect and I have told all of my friends! Lots of love to all. Alison
Josh
Hi Nina Having lost 10lbs in weight during the retreat. I have gone on further, keeping up my training I have now lost another 11lbs and have achieved the body I want, but am still building up the muscles. I have been watching what I have eaten, and have not missed sweets or even been tempted. Love to have juice once in the morning and will keep it up…Feeling good, bouncy and alive in the morning! And enjoying running. Thank you all for the inspiration and support. Cheers, Josh
Suzie
Hi Jason, I got the message on Josh`s camera thank you and want to say I am re-bounding 5 days a week, doing Yoga 5 times a week, walking 1 hour 7 days a week and juicing EVERY day and I have not had sweets that was in the past. I saw Kenny at the recent Yoga show. He totally inspired me to go back to Yoga, and the lovely Amy has got me into rebounding, so what a great team you have. We will be back. I have a Juicing evening on the 24th in my house for my client, showing Foodmatters and I will have Lesley and Natalie talking after, with juice being available to try. I know that juicing is the right and best way to health.. Thank you!!
Jane
Hi Kate, Just want to drop you a line to say thanks to you and Natalie for a great week in Turkey - I had such a good, refreshing and invigorating week. I came back and found out I had carelessly managed to lose 15lbs!! So that along with looking and feeling fantastic was well worth it.
Also not sure what you actually did to me out in the mountains but I have come back feeling like I want to exercise and have been doing just that - I even went for my first ever jog (pick yourself up off the floor!) on Saturday morning!! So that along with juicing every day I am continuing to feel great and hope to have long term benefits and staying power to this way of life. So all I can say to you and the team is a huge great big thank you. Best Jx
Also not sure what you actually did to me out in the mountains but I have come back feeling like I want to exercise and have been doing just that - I even went for my first ever jog (pick yourself up off the floor!) on Saturday morning!! So that along with juicing every day I am continuing to feel great and hope to have long term benefits and staying power to this way of life. So all I can say to you and the team is a huge great big thank you. Best Jx
Lidia
Dear lovely Kate, I am home! Thanks for a wonderful week - I was so privileged to spend another one at the retreat and so lucky to meet you. I hope you have a wonderful time for the next two and a half weeks and bring your joy and enthusiasm to all who are lucky to meet you. All the best, Lidia
Apexa
Hi Kris, Hope all is well. Just to let you know that I have arrived home safely after such an amazing week. The weather is awful – rainy and cold and we have even had the heating on!!! We were so spoilt out there. Thanks again for everything – I can’t believe how much energy I had this morning!! I will be in touch with a ‘proper’ email – just wanted to send you a quickie. I will set up a facebook account too. Take care. X Apexa
Ange
As you know when I came back I lost 8 lbs - just put 2.5lbs back on but I am managing to have my juice for breakfast every morning. It was a breeze when the two ladies in Turkey were making all the juices as Alison says it does take time trying to organise your day. But at least I am still managing that one juice.
I have been trying to keep up the keep fit regime since coming back and have been cycling regularly. I go on Saturday to complete the Coast to Coast cycle rise from Whitehaven to Tynemouth (over the lake district - so YES very hilly!!!) - it works out 150 miles over 4 days. I am hoping the weather will be kind. I would love to do another week in Turkey as I found the experience completely relaxing and it was nice to escape from my everyday life. Plus everyone was great company. Take care, Ange x
I have been trying to keep up the keep fit regime since coming back and have been cycling regularly. I go on Saturday to complete the Coast to Coast cycle rise from Whitehaven to Tynemouth (over the lake district - so YES very hilly!!!) - it works out 150 miles over 4 days. I am hoping the weather will be kind. I would love to do another week in Turkey as I found the experience completely relaxing and it was nice to escape from my everyday life. Plus everyone was great company. Take care, Ange x
Maddie
Hi Jason,
I just wanted to say a huge thank you for devising such a brilliant programme. I'm a non smoking, 5'7, (was) 9st 7lbs female and was feeling very sluggish and although I'm an active person, I wanted to cleanse my system and also lose a few pounds. I followed the juices pretty much to the letter although I have to admit, I did have to have some fruit in the evening instead of a juice, but I stuck to your advice and had high water content melon. I also did find myself weighing myself everyday which really kept up the momentum of the "diet" as it spurred me on each day that I'd lost another pound.
I started by ordering the package on your website containing a juicer (I've never used one before), Turbo Charge Your Life in Life in 14 days, 7lbs in 7 Days and a shaker and it was great. I also got the supplement pack of 4 which I obviously used throughout.
I had lots of people around me saying "you're mad, you don't need to lose any weight" and "I could never give up solid food - you'll never do a week"...and I also chose to do it in the coldest month this autumn so to be honest, this made me even more determined to get through the week and although I'd read your book from cover to cover, it is a hard plan to follow with all the temptations of everyday life. The important thing is I stuck to it and your book became my bible! I also had the Turbo Charge Your Life in 14 days book which I also referred to throughout which was so good to have and really helped me when I was a bit low. I suffered highs and lows throughout the week although amazingly no headaches. I'm not a bad eater, but I'm quite fussy & often don't eat very much consistently and am not a keen veggie eater, rarely eating fruit so this has been the cleanse I need. I'm sure my body is healthier than it's ever been. If vanity didn't get a grip of me, I would eat pizza and chocolate everyday (although I don't allow myself) and I love everything that's bad for me. As I've turned 30, I can feel that my body just doesn't want to get rid of all those wicked addictions like bread and pasta as efficiently as it did in my 20's.
I found it hard to exercise as being a very active person usually, I found that tough so relaxed most of the week although added in walking to and from work a few times and was out and about during the day. I would definitely up the intake of juices next time as I was averaging 3 a day which was probably not quite enough although I did have fruit in the early evening and then mint tea.
The results, after a very grueling week because lets face it -we're all human and we do love the temptations of alcohol, sweets and bread, are amazing! I feel like a new woman and more importantly, although my lethargy has run into Phase 2, I'm sure as I introduce food back into my day, I will be more alert and also up the exercise intake. You have transformed me into a health freak so thank you once again! Oh and before I forget - I am now 8st 13lbs and have lost 1.5 inches off everywhere I measured (hips, waist, thighs!) Many thanks again, Maddie Lewington
I just wanted to say a huge thank you for devising such a brilliant programme. I'm a non smoking, 5'7, (was) 9st 7lbs female and was feeling very sluggish and although I'm an active person, I wanted to cleanse my system and also lose a few pounds. I followed the juices pretty much to the letter although I have to admit, I did have to have some fruit in the evening instead of a juice, but I stuck to your advice and had high water content melon. I also did find myself weighing myself everyday which really kept up the momentum of the "diet" as it spurred me on each day that I'd lost another pound.
I started by ordering the package on your website containing a juicer (I've never used one before), Turbo Charge Your Life in Life in 14 days, 7lbs in 7 Days and a shaker and it was great. I also got the supplement pack of 4 which I obviously used throughout.
I had lots of people around me saying "you're mad, you don't need to lose any weight" and "I could never give up solid food - you'll never do a week"...and I also chose to do it in the coldest month this autumn so to be honest, this made me even more determined to get through the week and although I'd read your book from cover to cover, it is a hard plan to follow with all the temptations of everyday life. The important thing is I stuck to it and your book became my bible! I also had the Turbo Charge Your Life in 14 days book which I also referred to throughout which was so good to have and really helped me when I was a bit low. I suffered highs and lows throughout the week although amazingly no headaches. I'm not a bad eater, but I'm quite fussy & often don't eat very much consistently and am not a keen veggie eater, rarely eating fruit so this has been the cleanse I need. I'm sure my body is healthier than it's ever been. If vanity didn't get a grip of me, I would eat pizza and chocolate everyday (although I don't allow myself) and I love everything that's bad for me. As I've turned 30, I can feel that my body just doesn't want to get rid of all those wicked addictions like bread and pasta as efficiently as it did in my 20's.
I found it hard to exercise as being a very active person usually, I found that tough so relaxed most of the week although added in walking to and from work a few times and was out and about during the day. I would definitely up the intake of juices next time as I was averaging 3 a day which was probably not quite enough although I did have fruit in the early evening and then mint tea.
The results, after a very grueling week because lets face it -we're all human and we do love the temptations of alcohol, sweets and bread, are amazing! I feel like a new woman and more importantly, although my lethargy has run into Phase 2, I'm sure as I introduce food back into my day, I will be more alert and also up the exercise intake. You have transformed me into a health freak so thank you once again! Oh and before I forget - I am now 8st 13lbs and have lost 1.5 inches off everywhere I measured (hips, waist, thighs!) Many thanks again, Maddie Lewington
Ian
Hello All the Juicy Gang!
Thanks for the email and for the great words.
We had a fantastic time! I went to think, do yoga, exercise and thoroughly detox - not necessarily to lose weight, although every little bit helps! :-) and it was all that I expected and more.
The timing turned out to be perfect with life decisions needing to be made..these things are meant to happen.
I am a juicer but was surprised at the energy that I had for the 'Kate' activities and being able to get up for 7.30 rebounding to start the fun! The yoga and Kenny were truly fabulous and it has hugely refreshed my spiritual side and my positivity. I have left, inspired, enlightened, and toned!..for the next stage in life.
I also went with the intention of post detox not drinking any/as much alcohol when I returned. I didn't know that Jason had written a superb book 'How to give up drink easily' and reading this was an extra bonus. I now analyse that drink has done nothing for me in getting me to where I am today and has probably hindered. I have no desire to drink - can't think of anything worse - and am looking forward to the new opportunities of achieving more without it.
There is a lot still to be done in life, juices to be drunk and raw food to be eaten :-D
In the words of Bliss, who Kenny introduced us to and I am now the proud owner of two of their albums - 'only change can happen when you change yourself'.
Thank you all
Ian xx
Thanks for the email and for the great words.
We had a fantastic time! I went to think, do yoga, exercise and thoroughly detox - not necessarily to lose weight, although every little bit helps! :-) and it was all that I expected and more.
The timing turned out to be perfect with life decisions needing to be made..these things are meant to happen.
I am a juicer but was surprised at the energy that I had for the 'Kate' activities and being able to get up for 7.30 rebounding to start the fun! The yoga and Kenny were truly fabulous and it has hugely refreshed my spiritual side and my positivity. I have left, inspired, enlightened, and toned!..for the next stage in life.
I also went with the intention of post detox not drinking any/as much alcohol when I returned. I didn't know that Jason had written a superb book 'How to give up drink easily' and reading this was an extra bonus. I now analyse that drink has done nothing for me in getting me to where I am today and has probably hindered. I have no desire to drink - can't think of anything worse - and am looking forward to the new opportunities of achieving more without it.
There is a lot still to be done in life, juices to be drunk and raw food to be eaten :-D
In the words of Bliss, who Kenny introduced us to and I am now the proud owner of two of their albums - 'only change can happen when you change yourself'.
Thank you all
Ian xx
Sue
Hi Kate & the juicy gang,
Well I hear it's been sunny since we left, typical, but maybe if it had been nice while we were there we wouldn't have don't so much and ALL lost so much!!!????
I can't say thank you enough times to all of you and the ladies juice making and lovely Winson, Kate. I am sitting here having made my first juice in my new juicer, yes purchased yesterday before a mad veg & fruit supermarket sweep!!!!! Im listening to Kennys beautiful music which I downloaded as soon as I got the list from you today, and my life and attitude has changed forever. A friend at work who I saw on the Saturday was amazed at how well I looked and not just having lost the weight but in every way and asked if I had a new man in my life was that why?? I said yes his name is Alastair!!!!!!!!
But honestly I have not had one processed item since I have been home just fruit, veg nuts etc and feel fandabalous!!!!
You must tell everyone in future weeks to really stick with it, I was all ready to go home on the Sunday nearly packed and now I have a juicer who would have thought it possible (definitely not my mum!!!!!)
Now Kate & Paula, your care package is being collected as we speak and will be winging it's way to you ASAP, I'll send it to Kate in the UK as I think you are home in a couple of weeks time is that right??
Well I think I have bored you enough can't wait to book for next year and good luck with new doubters, I know you can turn them round!!! Just quick note please tell Kenny I sat the other night and did the 108 Gayatri mantra on my own @ home, makes me feel like I'm in Turkey again, please can I come & work with you guys.
Take care big hugs & lots of love
The glitter bug xxxxxxxx
Well I hear it's been sunny since we left, typical, but maybe if it had been nice while we were there we wouldn't have don't so much and ALL lost so much!!!????
I can't say thank you enough times to all of you and the ladies juice making and lovely Winson, Kate. I am sitting here having made my first juice in my new juicer, yes purchased yesterday before a mad veg & fruit supermarket sweep!!!!! Im listening to Kennys beautiful music which I downloaded as soon as I got the list from you today, and my life and attitude has changed forever. A friend at work who I saw on the Saturday was amazed at how well I looked and not just having lost the weight but in every way and asked if I had a new man in my life was that why?? I said yes his name is Alastair!!!!!!!!
But honestly I have not had one processed item since I have been home just fruit, veg nuts etc and feel fandabalous!!!!
You must tell everyone in future weeks to really stick with it, I was all ready to go home on the Sunday nearly packed and now I have a juicer who would have thought it possible (definitely not my mum!!!!!)
Now Kate & Paula, your care package is being collected as we speak and will be winging it's way to you ASAP, I'll send it to Kate in the UK as I think you are home in a couple of weeks time is that right??
Well I think I have bored you enough can't wait to book for next year and good luck with new doubters, I know you can turn them round!!! Just quick note please tell Kenny I sat the other night and did the 108 Gayatri mantra on my own @ home, makes me feel like I'm in Turkey again, please can I come & work with you guys.
Take care big hugs & lots of love
The glitter bug xxxxxxxx
Sarah
Hi Kate
Back at my desk still feeling fantastic and sitting up so straight! I cannot believe what kenny has done to my posture,its truly amazing.Please thank him again.
A little juicy highlight for you - coincidentally I had an NHS health check yesterday at school,my cholesterol is 3.9 (normally 4.9) BMI 2.2 and I have the heart age of a 48 yr old so all in all a good start to my 50's eh? MUST KEEP IT UP.....last few days succumbed to 1 cuppa tea and 3 Maltesers!! aaaahh otherwise all ok.
I do hope the weather is better this week.
Can you give my love to Pamela-I think about her all the time-such a sweetie-I bet she looks like a model now??
Oh yeah I had lost 8lb so very happy.
Many thanks again your words of wisdom are still swimming around my head.....
FANTASTIC experience.
Enjoy
Love to all
Sarah x
Back at my desk still feeling fantastic and sitting up so straight! I cannot believe what kenny has done to my posture,its truly amazing.Please thank him again.
A little juicy highlight for you - coincidentally I had an NHS health check yesterday at school,my cholesterol is 3.9 (normally 4.9) BMI 2.2 and I have the heart age of a 48 yr old so all in all a good start to my 50's eh? MUST KEEP IT UP.....last few days succumbed to 1 cuppa tea and 3 Maltesers!! aaaahh otherwise all ok.
I do hope the weather is better this week.
Can you give my love to Pamela-I think about her all the time-such a sweetie-I bet she looks like a model now??
Oh yeah I had lost 8lb so very happy.
Many thanks again your words of wisdom are still swimming around my head.....
FANTASTIC experience.
Enjoy
Love to all
Sarah x
Luke
Hello Kate,
We are back at our desks boooooooo, I'm sure you are having a great week again as half the team (inc Pamela, how funny) are still there (hope the weather is playing game!!!!).
We thoroughly enjoyed our week last week it was absolutely awesome... loved every minute.
We had such a laugh and at the same time learnt so much, this is a credit to you and your team. Thank you.
Many thanks for these articles could you also send me some for alzheimer's and endometriosis.... We are preaching the juicing gospel to all our nearest and dearest.
I lost 10 pounds and have you heard that Sue (Blingy Sue, British Airways) lost 1 stone 4 pounds!
Awesome.
Speak soon
Luke
We are back at our desks boooooooo, I'm sure you are having a great week again as half the team (inc Pamela, how funny) are still there (hope the weather is playing game!!!!).
We thoroughly enjoyed our week last week it was absolutely awesome... loved every minute.
We had such a laugh and at the same time learnt so much, this is a credit to you and your team. Thank you.
Many thanks for these articles could you also send me some for alzheimer's and endometriosis.... We are preaching the juicing gospel to all our nearest and dearest.
I lost 10 pounds and have you heard that Sue (Blingy Sue, British Airways) lost 1 stone 4 pounds!
Awesome.
Speak soon
Luke
Ian
We had a fantastic time! I went to think, do yoga, exercise and thoroughly detox - not necessarily to lose weight, although every little bit helps! :-) and it was all that I expected and more.
The timing turned out to be perfect with life decisions needing to be made..these things are meant to happen.
I am a juicer but was surprised at the energy that I had for the 'Kate' activities and being able to get up for 7.30 rebounding to start the fun! The yoga and Kenny were truly fabulous and it has hugely refreshed my spiritual side and my positivity. I have left, inspired, enlightened, and toned!..for the next stage in life.
I also went with the intention of post detox not drinking any/as much alcohol when I returned. I didn't know that Jason had written a superb book 'How to give up drink easily' and reading this was an extra bonus. I now analyse that drink has done nothing for me in getting me to where I am today and has probably hindered. I have no desire to drink - can't think of anything worse - and am looking forward to the new opportunities of achieving more without it.
There is a lot still to be done in life, juices to be drunk and raw food to be eaten :-D
In the words of Bliss, who Kenny introduced us to and I am now the proud owner of two of their albums - 'only change can happen when you change yourself'.
Thank you all
Ian xx
Sue & Luke
Ahh Hi Everyone!
Thanks for the lovely email! Yes we are still on track...juicing every day and we have been having Jason’s soup at night also! I have only had 2 cups of tea since I returned and wait for it...yes both without sugar! I am getting up much earlier every morning and walking our dogs before work for an hour too AND I ‘boing’ on the trampette at every opportunity! Luke is still continuing with his Action Man fitness and we both went to yoga on Tuesday night – regular class now for us! We will be running the Manchester 10K in 3 weeks for Guide Dogs (reminds us of our little friend that we found with no ears!) and so are in training for that also! Will you be watching the Royal Wedding out there? Will Kenny be watching it from his cave or perhaps sat under Alistair?! We have a party weekend ahead however, we will ensure that we are cleansed thoroughly with our juices! Thank you so much for an amazing week with such fabulous people. We have Kenny’s mantra in our heads constantly – I sing it in ‘Leonard’ the Landrover at the top of my voice en route to work! He is such a lovely guy (as are you all!) We have been in touch with Margaret, Michael and sparkly Sue so hopefully that will continue! We did try to text Pamela on the number she gave us but we haven’t heard back so we are unsure if we have the right numberIf any of you find yourselves ‘Up North’ near Manchester PLEASE do let us know as it would be great to see you again. Hope it’s going well with the second group of the year! Miss you all lots and love to everyone. Big hugs backatchya!
Sue & Luke xxxx
Haniffa
Dear Kate, Amy, Steve and Nina
I just want to thank you all for an exceptional week up the mountain in Turkey. Prior to the retreat I was already a converted juicer and had done the 7 x days a number of times before, so for me this was not the real challenge. Given this I was really looking forward more to a detox of the mind, which I can say you well and truly achieved for me. I totally agree with you that Steve is an exceptional Yogi teacher. I do not believe that he realises just how good he is......will someone tell him this from me please! This was an introductory to Yoga for me and I just loved it coupled with the meditation and relaxation it was truly refreshing. I am pleased to say that I have continued the yoga on my return home and cannot see this changing.
I also believed I was reasonably fit until I met ‘cruel’ Kate, and her young sister Amy! I bizarrely found I developed a love / hate relationship with toning, circuit and rebound classes. The more I endured the pain the more I felt re-energized and by the end of the week I realised my fitness level had been well and truly tested and had also been elevated to a new level. I did not miss one of the classes which I believe is testament to the quality of the coaching and the enthusiasm of the coaches. Needless to say I have now changed my home exercise regime to include circuits, toning and I took delivery of my ‘Juice Master’ rebounder yesterday. I do not intend to let me new found energy level drop in any way as I feel fantastic.
I also loved the massage (again top class masseur), the Turkish bath was a great experience and the volley ball was great fun.
I cannot finish without commenting on the overall event which was facilitated most efficiently by Kate. From understanding everyone’s needs, to the opening and closing talks, to trying to control the weather, she really did care about everyone. Her passion for juicing and fitness is very infectious and motivating and as such she really enhances and enriches the whole overall experience. I cannot compliment her enough.
Lastly, I popped myself on the scales on Saturday morning. Previous 7 x days that I have done at home have seen my weight loss vary from 9lbs to 5lbs, so I know it works. On the return from the retreat I was amazed to find that I had only lost 3.5lbs. I was however not disappointed as I felt so much fitter and trimmer and full of energy and I could still feel the extra weight of the awakened muscles. In addition I have had numerous compliments about how well I am looking which feels great.
So a big thank you and well done to you all, I certainly gained lots from my time with you and have recommended the retreat to my family and friends some of whom I am sure will be with you in the future. I certainly intend to return at some point.
My Best Regards
Hanniffia
Jane
Hi Nina
Just to let you know that I loved my week in the mountains. I was very sceptical and only going to accompany my daughter but I learned so much about nutrition and juicing. I also loved the location - it was absolutely beautiful in spite of the rain. The team were inspirational and a testament to their lifestyle. I am continuing the juicing and my husband is now enjoying the juices too! I'm looking forward to my next retreat.
Just to let you know that I loved my week in the mountains. I was very sceptical and only going to accompany my daughter but I learned so much about nutrition and juicing. I also loved the location - it was absolutely beautiful in spite of the rain. The team were inspirational and a testament to their lifestyle. I am continuing the juicing and my husband is now enjoying the juices too! I'm looking forward to my next retreat.
Lindsey
Thank you again for a fantastic week. I have definitely got much better energy levels than before coming....and yes, I've lost 7lbs.... But most importantly have lots 2 body fat points!
I So enjoyed it and felt I have learnt some really valuble information about 'live' foods and juicing. Also, thank you for getting me back into yoga. What an excellent teacher Steve is. I will definitely be coming back to Turkey (or Portugal!) so am hoping to catch one of his classes again.
I So enjoyed it and felt I have learnt some really valuble information about 'live' foods and juicing. Also, thank you for getting me back into yoga. What an excellent teacher Steve is. I will definitely be coming back to Turkey (or Portugal!) so am hoping to catch one of his classes again.